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by Anushka Sharma Jul 24, 2025
Owen Hughes Pearce, founder of the UK-based studio, discusses with STIR the core tenets of his experimental practice and how it defies standardised models of architecture.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Jun 16, 2025
Set on a rooftop in Pune, the restaurant invites cultural recognition and architectural depth, drawing on the layered communicative potential of double coding.
by Anushka Sharma Apr 22, 2025
DSC·Design transforms the west wing rooms of the historic Hong’en Taoist Temple into a restaurant that tunes into both traditional and contemporary living.
by Simran Gandhi Apr 02, 2025
The hotel architecture features an intimate courtyard in the heart of Jingdezhen, preserving the relics of a historic warehouse and a network of age-old camphor trees.
by Aarthi Mohan Mar 27, 2025
The Thai practice's thoughtful use of bamboo, bold branding and spatial planning creates a restaurant that bridges generational shifts and cultural traditions.
by Anushka Sharma Feb 24, 2025
The three-day immersive food festival at the Travancore Palace in New Delhi invited visitors to dine in nine unique pop-up restaurants conceived by leading culinary and creative voices.
by Almas Sadique Jan 13, 2025
Estudio Carroll’s Mexico-based boutique hotel utilises local materials, passive design techniques and nature-based solutions to affect conscious design.
by Akash Singh Dec 11, 2024
Wes Anderson's films, the streetscapes of Old Delhi, Surajkund's stepped reservoir and the iconic Indian Railway wagon inform the pastel-hued interiors of the cafe in Faridabad, India.
by Anushka Sharma Dec 07, 2024
The Chinese practice conceives a photography art space amid nature, integrating art exhibitions, cultural salons and workshops in an immersive environment.
by Bansari Paghdar Dec 04, 2024
Studio David Thulstrup renovates and renews an old harbourside warehouse in Copenhagen, creating three spacious open-plan apartments and a double-storey penthouse.
by Nikitha Sunil Nov 25, 2024
The avant-garde oil mill in Ronda, Spain fuses Andalusian tradition, surreal artistry and an experiential journey into the world of oleotourism.
by Simran Gandhi Nov 19, 2024
The China-based design agency pays homage to Huizhou’s archetypal black-tiled roofs, pristine white walls, timeless courtyards and rich culinary art with this project.
by Pallavi Mehra Sep 07, 2024
The stately redesign of the Posada Terra Santa, smeared in the natural landscape and colours of Mallorca, ties the 1576-built structure to a robust contemporary presence.
by Aarthi Mohan Jul 20, 2024
Explore how Indonesia-based architectural practice, RAD+ar integrated split-level design and green spaces to create a riveting urban oasis for modern living.
by Anushka Sharma Jun 28, 2024
Inspired by the trope of a ‘Hero’s Journey,’ the New York-based firm dons the three-level space in Manhattan in dramatic lights, muted colours and expressive materials.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jun 17, 2024
A project by Taiwan-based architecture studio Divooe Zein Architects restores a defunct mining facility in the forest into a space for community and relaxation.
by Kiranmmayie S Apr 06, 2024
Drawing from its proximity to the sea and the Port of Kaohsiung, the ingenuity of upcycling marine debris is cleverly integrated into different aspects of The Taste Journey along with 3D-printing technology.
by Zohra Khan Mar 30, 2024
A pared down architectural scheme constituting domes, vaults, and exposed brick walls, the 5200 sqft restaurant serving authentic Andhra cuisine is a collision of worlds.
by STIRworld Mar 16, 2024
Conceived by landscape architect Bill Bensley, the luxury hotel offers a subdued taste of Bhutan, its cultural aesthetics and artistry, in a 60-acre hospitality haven.
by Anushka Sharma Jan 17, 2024
The South Korea-based practice preserves and renovates an old building into a contemporary bakery and cafe with a captivating facade.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 24, 2023
Embodying the multiplicity of traditions in contemporary Japan, this soba restaurant features curated dining experiences produced through adaptive reuse in the aged home.
by Anushka Sharma Oct 16, 2023
The Morelia City-based studio breathes life into a 19thcentury house, morphing it into a restaurant and bar that is an ode to the culinary heritage of Mexico.
by Akash Singh Aug 21, 2023
PPAG architects creates an eclectic composition between traditional and futuristic architecture to align with the principles of the globally renowned restaurant, Steirereck.
by Pallavi Mehra Aug 12, 2023
The Callington Mill Distillery is a modern and refined factory cum whisky experience centre in Tasmania, Australia.
by Afra Safa Aug 08, 2023
A monument of public interest and over a century old, Porto’s iconic Mercado do Bolhão market was reopened in 2022 after years of rehabilitation by architect Nuno Valentim.
by Pallavi Mehra Aug 02, 2023
Drawing cues from Japanese and Scandinavian design, the Prime Seafood Palace in Toronto features a softly glowing interior crafted using maple wood, brass and leather.
by Aarthi Mohan Jul 15, 2023
A villa set in a garden is a “home away from home.” Jasper Conran’s Villa Mabrouka in Tangiers, Morocco, explores the paradox of paradise.
by Anushka Sharma Jun 12, 2023
The restaurant is perched on a bustling street in Barcelona, Spain, with each space drawing inspiration from Pablo Picasso's portraits of Jacqueline Roque.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Apr 17, 2023
Indonesia-based Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture breaks down parts of an old structure to re-establish it as a modern cafe space.
by Jincy Iype Mar 16, 2023
With mirrored columns and silver-leafed ceilings, Josette "takes on the form of a woman: elegant, eccentric, commanding, accomplished, poised, mischievous, cultured, chic."
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 14, 2023
Studio MK27 designs Patina Maldives, as a luxurious environment with a mix of water villas, in-land villas, and beach suites, fit for socialising and quiet contemplation alike.
by Jincy Iype Jan 09, 2023
VAUST founders Joern Scheipers and David Kosock revisit the raw interiors of JIGI Poke, and how they intentionally abjured the typically vibrant schemes of Poke restaurants.
by Jerry Elengical Jan 09, 2023
A new branch for one of the most visited Thai restaurants in the town of Kanchanaburi Thailand, features tropical modernist aesthetics crowned by an evocative gable roof.
by Sunena V Maju Oct 06, 2022
Through the intervention by Naso, Lago|Algo adorns a new identity with a restaurant and public gallery space inside the concrete shell of the modernist icon at Chapultepec.
by Pallavi Mehra Oct 04, 2022
Located at the Ritz Carlton in New York, Zaytinya by Rockwell Group is an upscale eatery that transports guests to the Mediterranean region.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 01, 2022
Designed to exude heaviness and resilience, this cave-like stereotomic structure Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, functions as a home and culinary space for Japanese chef Motonori Hirata.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 22, 2022
Offering dining experiences centred on Japanese barbecue and wine in a commercial hub of Chengdu, China, this space features immersive displays and biomorphic design elements.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Sep 09, 2022
Designed with the aim of creating an introspective environment, away from the hustle of urban life, the Late Night Kitchen in Shantou, China emulates the desired imagination of tranquillity.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 06, 2022
Mix Architecture has completed this hostel in Anshi Village, within the Sichuan Province of China, using a blend of local materials and techniques that celebrate regional heritage.
by Jerry Elengical Aug 22, 2022
Celebrating the cultural legacy of the city of Xi'an, the capital of China's Shaanxi Province, this restaurant space reinterprets traditional design elements in a contemporary vein.
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